Brownie Mix

• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 8 cups sugar
• 1 can (8 ounces) baking cocoa
• 2 cups shortening
• 2-1/2 cups Brownie Mix
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
• Confectioners' sugar, optional

1. In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until evenly distributed. Store in a large airtight container in cupboard. Keeps 10-12 weeks. Yield: about 17 cups of mix.
2. To prepare brownies: In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Beat with spoon until smooth. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until top tests done. Cut into squares while still warm. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/brownie-mix/ (may not work)